North Coast Electric Company

This course will prepare students to select, apply and maintain network communications in Logix based Control Systems.  The class will cover selection criteria and technical details for CIP Networks.  Students will use RSLogix 5000 and RSNetworx to configure PLC communication to I/O, other PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, and SMC Pneumatics devices using Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet.  Students will learn the important skills for use in configuring other manufacturer's components to these networks.  Students will see configuration and troubleshooting tools from A-B, Fluke, and Wireshark, as well as wireless connections using Data-Linc equipment

Approved by the State of Oregon and Washington for Continuing Education Credit.